Under pre-trial arrangements, a pre-trial review (PTR) can be disposed of if the court feels it is not needed. Which statement best describes this rule?

• A. False
• B. Only with consent of both parties
• C. True
• D. Only if there is a costs order

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that the court has the power to manage proceedings and can dispense with a pre-trial review if it thinks the review is unnecessary. This is a discretionary move designed to save time and resources when the case is straightforward or when the remaining issues can be dealt with without a PTR. It doesn’t depend on both parties agreeing or on a costs order; it’s simply the court deciding, on the papers or at a hearing, that the PTR isn’t needed.